Weighing just 4 pounds and small enough to carry in your backpack, the Blizwheel E-scooter is a convenient electric vehicle that might just make you a believer. For commuting, urban efficiency, and connective transport at up to 15MPH, this packable scooter goes. It boasts a 15 mile range, features front & rear LED lights for safety, and a digital dash that displays speed, mileage and battery life. A funded Kickstarter.
There are 3 models in Specialized’s next-gen lineup of turbo e-bikes, the Como, Vado, and the Tero: a step-through mom bike, a city commuter, and a hardtail MTB, respectively. All offer a 90-mile range on full power, which means no pedaling. Top speeds are 20MPH for the Tero & 28MPH for the other 2. Innovative safety features like rear-facing Garmin radar and the security of an app-controlled Turbo System Lock provide protection. If you actually want to pedal your “bike,” you can do that, too. Available now.
Catch the snap, step back & launch a long bomb. With the Aerobie Sonic Fin, you’ll be able to send it a whopping 100 yards! Developed with NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, this new ball gives kids (and dads) the ability to throw like a seasoned pro. Not only that, it whistles with a sonic scream. Adjustable for left & right-handed throwers.
The P-Sens inner tube from Tubolito is the world’s first to feature smart technology, namely an NFC chip that communicates with your smart phone to keep you informed about tire pressure in real-time with precise readings from inside your wheel. Available for mountain bikes, the tubes come in 27.5 & 29” sizes and the chip assembly only adds 10g of weight to your bike. Simply tap your phone against the tire & it sends an instant pressure reading notification to your phone.
Designed for high-risk urban areas, the Litelok Core is a flexible, wearable, and lightweight bike lock. Super secure too, even rated strong enough for a motorcycle. Its strength its Boaflexicore, a layered, multi-material construction built to endure sustained attack. Let’s hope you don’t really need that! The Core is available in 2 different lengths, and 4 hi-vis colors.
Clip Garmin’s Approach G12 to your pocket or golf bag & this thin GPS range finder displays distances to the green at a glance on more than 42,000 courses worldwide. On top of robust course data, the G12 pairs with the brand’s Approach CT10 club trackers, for amazingly accurate shot tracking as well as with Garmin’s Golf App. Big Numbers Mode makes is easier to read & IPX7 rating insures all-weather performance. Battery life is 30 hours.
As the temps begin to warm & cycling season opens up, Specialized has the headgear. The S-Works Prevail II Vent helmet offers the ultimate in air-flow and lightweight performance. And that’s not hot air. They claim this design is, “the coolest helmet we’ve ever made.” By the removal of foam “bridges” from the center and sides , air is more effectively channeled—a 20% increase in efficiency that will keep you cooler over the long haul.
Scandinavian adventure luggage maker Db is back with another innovation for those who travel with toys. Their new surfboard bags are the world’s first to offer a length-adjustable , compressible, rib-protected design. If you’re fed up with arriving at your surf destination only to discover dings and snapped off noses at baggage claim, Db has you covered. They took a decade of sports-gear luggage experience and applied it to surfing. These two bomber board bags are the result.
Drawing design cues & components from its high-end cyclocross category, the Diverge Expert Carbon from Specialized comes out of the gate as the brand’s fastest & most capable adventure-gravel bike. It features a super-light FACT 9r carbon frame & is driven by Shimano’s GRX Di2 1×11 gearing. It can be fitted with 700c or 650b wheels and frame clearance accommodates tires up to 47mm—so the fatties will fit. Available now but probably not for long given current demand.
With the launch of the Enduro sportwatch, Garmin is giving ultra-performance athletes all the tech, tools, and battery life they need to reach the finish line. Using Garmin’s Power Glass solar charging lens, it offers 70 continuous hours of GPS-connected battery-life. With a V02 Max sensor specifically for trail running, Climb Pro terrain data, & programmable Rest Station reminders, it is purpose-built for long distance runners, riders, and racers.
With its sleek, sculptural lines, and ultra-lightweight construction—just 20 pounds—it is clear at once that the limited Akhal Shadow is not your standard cycle. Handcrafted in England, the design is inspired by the rare purebreed Akhal-Teke horse, considered among the world’s finest. Made from solid billet aluminum, the bike features a full Shimano DuraAce module and super-smooth belt drive.
Guys likes Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Tiger Woods run a Cameron putter so …maybe it’s time to plus-up. The Scotty Cameron Super Rat 1 Masterful is a 34” handmade custom putter milled from German Stainless Steel & featuring Cameron’s signature styling. If it swings as good as it looks, ’21 could really be your year.
The 850W Swiss-made Stromer ST5 e-bike is among the world’s first to be equipped with an ABS braking system. Developed with Italy’s Blubrake, this advanced braking system features an integrated electronics module in the bike’s top tube, an actuator connected to the front disc brake, & a wheel speed sensor. Sensing the front wheel locking up, the system intervenes, managing front brake pressure to prevent a lockup. Aside from safer stopping power: the ST5 delivers a top speed of 28 MPH & a range of 112 miles.
The Serial 1 e-bike brand is a white-label offshoot of Harley-Davidson; an innovation lab named to honor Harley’s oldest known motorcycle, the Serial Number One. For the brand’s spring 2021 launch lineup, they will offer four bikes of varying designs—all powered by 250W mid-mounted Brose S-Mag motors offering powerful pedal assist and impressive speeds. From 20-28MPH and with swappable Li-ion batteries that deliver ranges from 35-115 miles.
For running, hiking, & winter walks, micro-spikes on your shoes can be the difference between a good workout & needing new front teeth. Kahtoola’s EXOspikes strap on to your sneakers or boots to ensure grip and traction on the slickest terrain. From sheer ice to crusty trails to that alpine summit ascent, the combo of stretchy TPU & grippy metal spikes keep you sure-footed.
3D printed in industrial-grade carbon fiber, the Superstrata Bike is a lightweight unibody bike that is custom-sized precisely for your height. Designed for street and light off-road use, it is available with or without pedal-assist power, Shimano components, and 5 integrated lights for safety after dark.
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The Unlimited E-Bike Conversion Kit is the simplest, lightest e-bike conversion system in the world; turning your existing bike into a powerful electrified one in just minutes. The kit consists of just 3 parts: A replacement front wheel with an internal 250W or 750W motor, a bottle cage-mount screw-on battery, and a strap-on wireless sensor. Battery & motor options offer ranges from 22-50 miles & pedal-assist speeds from 16-22MPH. Fits most bikes.
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The foldable, space-saving design of the HIMO Z20 e-bike offers dual-mode riding, allowing you to switch instantly between your own human power and variable levels of pedal-assist up to full e-power with up to 60 miles of range and speeds up to 15mph. It has dual disk brakes, a 6-speed Shimano drivetrain and a 250W rechargeable battery integrated into the frame. A funded Indiegogo.
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With a lightweight carbon fiber frame that features a no-seat-tube design, Gogoro’s Eeyo 1 e-bike merges commuter utility with a ride-focused feel and the convenience of pedal assist. Weighing just 27 pounds, it is on the lighter end, with its 250W motor and 123Wh battery all bundled into the rear hub. Top speed is 20MPH with a range between 40 and 55 miles.
To more closely mimic the feel of an outdoor ride, Garmin went deep on the update and redesign of the Tacx Neo 2T smart cycling trainer. The form factor itself was stiffened for truer performance running a new flywheel and axle that accommodates more different bikes. And the improved motor now delivers 2200 watts of power. Programmed to instantly react to speed, changes in inclination up to 25 % grade, and reproducing the feel of surfaces like cobblestone, it almost feels like the real thing.
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